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A snapping turtle on a trail.
It's time to slow your roll. Turtles are on the move for nesting season
4/10/2025Spring is a time when turtles are often on the move and at risk of being hit by cars. If you can safely move a turtle across a road, here's how to do it.
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Quiz: What's your blue-winged teal IQ?
4/10/2025Find out by answering these 10 questions.
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A Canada goose walking in the grass with seven goslings following it.
How to stay safe around feisty geese during nesting season
4/3/2025It's nesting season for Canada geese, so don't be surprised if they seem a little more feisty and aggressive than usual. If you happen come face to face with one, don't turn your back and run.
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An eastern chipmunk standing in the grass while putting a peanut in its mouth.
Five fast facts about chubby-cheeked chipmunks
4/3/2025Brush up on your knowledge of chubby-cheeked chipmunks with these five facts.
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Quiz: Are you an expert on spring peepers?
4/2/2025Find out by answering these questions.
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A young cottontail rabbit visible in its nest in the grass.
Avoid the heartbreak: Check your yard for rabbit nests before mowing
3/31/2025Before you cut your grass, it's a good idea to give your yard a once-over to look for rabbit nests. These nests often look just like a small patch of dead grass, but the babies are just under the surface, leaving them vulnerable to lawnmowers.
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A bobcat walking across large rocks.
Quiz: What's your bobcat IQ?
3/29/2025Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
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A closeup of a harpy eagle's face.
Wild Relatives: The harpy eagle
3/27/2025Bald eagles are an impressive-looking bird, but they aren't the only eagle species worthy of attention. Meet the harpy eagle, a large bird native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
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An osprey flying over water with a fish in its talons.
Quiz: Test your knowledge on the high-flying osprey
3/23/2025Answer these 10 questions to see if you are an osprey expert.
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A short-eared owl in flight with its wings extended and its head turned to the side.
Quiz: Can you ace this short-eared owl quiz?
3/19/2025Test your knowledge on this 10-question quiz.
Current Headlines
Hybrid turtle 'Theodorable' serves as warning: Don’t dump pets in preserves
A hybrid box turtle was removed from a Will County preserve to protect a threatened species. Now living at Isle a la Cache Museum, he serves as an ambassador to educate the public about the dangers of releasing pet turtles into the wild.
'Into the Wild' art exhibit blends nature and creativity
The “Into the Wild Art Exhibition” runs July 5 through Aug. 30 at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook. The free exhibit showcases nature-themed art by local artists from the Nature Artists' Guild of The Morton Arboretum. Visitors can vote for their favorite pieces.